tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569524717846484672014-10-06T17:22:00.623-07:00Octopus Video BlogOctopus Videos from Around the WebRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-80585019226133966462009-10-15T09:00:00.001-07:002009-10-15T09:02:15.875-07:00Reef Reborn - Bali Coral Reef Documentaryhttp://www.factualtv.com/documentary/Reef-RebornRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-42566131437110365822009-10-14T16:30:00.000-07:002009-10-14T16:36:15.060-07:00Octopus Documentaries - The Octopus' GardenThe Octopus' Garden follows the life cycle of Octopus Maorum, the giant octopus off New Zealand. This documentary was produced by NHNZ, Natural History New Zealand.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-10009479387836276792009-10-14T16:22:00.000-07:002009-10-14T16:28:35.399-07:00Kings of Camouflage - A Cuttlefish Documentary-> Kings of Camouflage - NOVA / PBS - 53:20 <-I have been scouring the web for this one for quite some time, and I finally found it.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-33943013310706897712009-10-08T01:06:00.000-07:002009-10-08T01:09:48.070-07:00Legs - Octopus BriareusThis is a video of Legs, a tonmo member's pet octopus. Legs appears to be much more active than my Octopus. If you are interested in reading more about Legs the octopus, visit tonmo.com.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-19232775243367683522009-10-08T01:01:00.000-07:002009-10-08T01:04:25.059-07:00Wild Octopus Cyanea - Red Octopus DiggingThis video shows Octopus Cyanea in the wild. It finds another octopus and is either fighting for a den or attempting to mate, the narrator is not sure. Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-89691888355396058362009-10-08T00:57:00.000-07:002009-10-08T01:01:16.070-07:00My Octopus BriareusThis is a video of my Octopus Briareus purchased from Tom's Caribbean immediately after being introduced to the tank. It has eaten several crabs and made a couple of dens for himself, but as of now, 48 hours after acclimation, it has not come out of hiding. The octopus is likely 6-8 months old with a mantle size of 2.5 inches and tentacle span of 20-24 inches. Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-46705063017384508362009-08-20T19:52:00.000-07:002009-08-20T19:54:18.072-07:00Scuba Diving Octopus EncounterA diver encounters an octopus which is being harassed by a yellow tail damsel. Damselfish are generally A-holes and this one is no exception.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-1324900066186680792009-08-20T19:48:00.000-07:002009-08-20T19:52:04.334-07:00This Aquarium Octopus Climbs on the GlassAnother boring video of an octopus moving along the glass at a public aquarium. Does anybody have any idea what species it is?Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-74024795717214605542009-08-20T19:46:00.000-07:002009-08-20T19:48:35.688-07:00Large Brown Octopus in an AquariumThis octopus hangs out as a group of onlookers check him out. Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-23594180142356124052009-04-09T21:22:00.000-07:002009-04-09T21:25:40.067-07:00Cuttlefish CamoflageAlthough this blog is dedicated to octopuses, cuttlefish are closely related to octopuses. Both are cephalopods. Like octopuses, cuttlefish are able to quickly change the color and texture of their skin in order to blend in with the environment. This cuttlefish, found on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, changes color once it realizes it has been spotted. Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-68316343985478252152009-04-09T21:19:00.000-07:002009-04-09T21:21:01.754-07:00Petting the Cuttlefish and a Thrown TentacleBehind the scenes at a local aquarium, two onlookers are sent a rude message by the cuttelfish they are observing. It throws a tentacle!Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-47864444693472012522009-04-09T21:12:00.001-07:002009-04-09T21:12:57.294-07:00Blue Ring Octopus CompilationRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-75799067832778215202009-04-09T21:06:00.001-07:002009-04-09T21:09:10.113-07:00Blue Ring in the WildThis is a blue ring octopus in the wild in indonesia. It is of the genus Hapalochlaena and is very deadly. Blue ring octopuses have killed many unlucky swimmers over the years. Quote: "A bite from one acts so quickly that death may occur before a diver can even make it out of the water"Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-87959650143656928582009-04-09T20:57:00.000-07:002009-04-09T21:00:19.908-07:00Yet another octopus opening a jarI believe this octopus holds the record, at least as far as online video is concerned, for opening the jar fastest (though some of the video was obviously cutout). Great video, enjoy. Octopus Opening a JarIf you know what species this is or can make a good guess, leave it in the comments.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-30203261938233545722009-04-09T20:53:00.000-07:002009-04-09T20:55:08.676-07:00Wild Octopus Flashes Colors at Scuba DiverThis Briareus (I'm assuming) flashes colors when it is caught in the spotlight of a scuba diver. It acts a bit startled. Psychedelic Octopus - Funny bloopers R usRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-78979457044996291372009-04-09T20:45:00.001-07:002009-04-09T20:49:54.826-07:00Holy Crap! A Cuttlefish Attacks an Octopus in Front of a Scuba Diver!This almost looks fake it is so surreal. The octopus is playing with a scuba divers spanner. Then, a much larger cuttlefish decides to make the octopus a meal. It is a bit saddening if you've ever owned an octopus.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-85130453628605603602009-04-07T22:36:00.000-07:002009-04-07T22:37:40.335-07:00Bimac Feeding on a CrabHere is a cool video of a Bimac feeding on a crab in a home aquarium. Watch how it pounces on the crab!Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-31788313986090487772009-04-07T21:42:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:46:17.345-07:00Octopus Documentary - Octo VolcanoThis is a full 47 minute documentary about an active volcano and the aquatic species which are able to survive near it, most notably the octopus. Many different octopus abilities are investigated. This is quite an interesting documentary and worth the watch. It is the only full documentary about octopuses that I've found online. Enjoy!This video suggests that octopuses can actually hear the Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-28321720130320321722009-04-07T21:38:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:42:24.612-07:00National Geographic - Octopus Defeats SharkThis footage, courtesy of youtube and National Geographic, shows what happens when you put a Giant Pacific Octopus and a shark in the same tank. The octopus actually captures and kills the dogfish shark. The aquarium staff put up a camera to determine exactly how dogfish shark carcuses had been turning up at the bottom of the aquarium. That an octopus was responsible came as quite a surprise.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-72688559497368035752009-04-07T21:35:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:37:45.186-07:00Reef Octopus in the WildWatch this octopus change colors once it realizes it has been spotted. It makes itself looks big and flashes colors at the incoming camera before deciding to abandon this plan. It inks before fleeing.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-31993264996622397342009-04-07T21:33:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:34:58.762-07:00Octopus Vulgaris Documentary (spanish)Although this video is in Spanish, there is still some pretty good octopus footage. Octopus is "pulpo" in Spanish. Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-52999539867217794302009-04-07T21:27:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:29:21.722-07:00Large Octopus Vulgaris at AquariumThis short video is of an O. Vulgaris at an aquarium. Watch it move from the floor of the tank to the glass. Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-49411335450693938142009-04-07T21:23:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:25:29.226-07:00Pet Octopus MacropusTypical video of an octopus in a home aquarium. It walks across the tank a couple of times. This octopus is believed to be an O. MacropusRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-84285697103697180832009-04-07T21:21:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:22:28.723-07:00Bipedal Wild OctopusThis is another example of an octopus using 2 tentacles as legs and the other 6 as arms. This bipedal movement on the ocean floor is eerily human.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356952471784648467.post-33501805498827609752009-04-07T21:18:00.000-07:002009-04-07T21:20:05.377-07:00Octopus Walking on Ocean FloorSeveral recent studies suggest that 6 tentacles are used as arms and 2 as legs. Previously it was though that 4 were legs and 4 were arms. This video would give one the impression that the former is correct.Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07971100206179099050noreply@blogger.com0